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June 2024 mini challenge 👰🏼😎🎓Update: June 14
Progress: 5/5 COMPLETED
1. June 1 is National Trails Day: Hit the trails and read a book in which someone travels (for work or for fun).
Homicide Honeymoon by B. A. Trimmer - June 1
2. June is Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day:Read a book that features a cat, has a cat on the cover, or has the word "cat" in the title.
Scurry by Mac Smith - June 14
3. June 11 is National Children's Day: Read a book that features children in it or on the cover.
Small Volcanoes by Carolyn Keene - June 13
4. June 20 is the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere: Read a book that has a long title (six or more words).
The Comic Book Guide to Growing Food: Step-by-Step Vegetable Gardening for Everyone by Joseph Tychonievich - June 1
5. June 27 is National Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover or "hand" in the title.
Unhappy Camper by Lily LaMotte - June 5
June 2024 Mini ChallengeDuration: 1/6/24 - 30/6/24
4/4
1. June 1 is National Trails Day: Hit the trails and read a book in which someone travels (for work or for fun).
2. June is Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features a cat, has a cat on the cover, or has the word "cat" in the title.
3. June 11 is National Children's Day: Read a book that features children in it or on the cover.
4. June 20 is the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere: Read a book that has a long title (six or more words). Unfortunately I don't have more than a 5 word title for June
5. June 27 is National Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover or "hand" in the title.
Mini challenge June 2025
1. June 1 is National Trails Day: Hit the trails and read a book in which someone travels (for work or for fun).
The Witless Protection Program 06/102. June is Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features a cat, has a cat on the cover, or has the word "cat" in the title.
Four-Alarm Homicide 06/173. June 11 is National Children's Day: Read a book that features children in it or on the cover.
Killing Me Softly 06/064. June 20 is the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere: Read a book that has a long title (six or more words).
Murder at the Summer Solstice Sleuthfest 06/115. June 27 is National Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover or "hand" in the title.
Bones of a Feather 06/23
June 2024 Mini Challenge5/5
1. A character travels.
2. Cat on the cover.
3. Children in it.
4. Six or more words in title.
5. Hands on the cover.
June 2024 Mini ChallengeLunar New Year Love Story by Gene Luen Yang & LeUyen Pham 6/17/24
Cat Among the Pigeons by Agatha Christie 6/17/24
Finally Heard by Kelly Yang 6/4/4
4. June 20 is the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere: Read a book that has a long title (six or more words).
5. June 27 is National Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover or "hand" in the title.
June 2024 Mini Challenge - COMPLETED ============================
5/5
1. Hit the trails and read a book in which someone travels - XOXO 6/3/24 2.5★
2. Read a book that features a cat, has a cat on the cover, or has the word "cat" in the title -
6/24/243. Read a book that features children in it or on the cover -
by Alexander McCall Smith 6/29/24 Precious tries to find the missing 11 year old boy 4. Read a book that has a long title (six or more words) - Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett 6/28/24
5. Read a book with hands on the cover or "hand" in the title -
6/11/24 1★
June 2024 Mini Challenge
1. June 1 is National Trails Day: Hit the trails and read a book in which someone travels (for work or for fun).
Hanging Woman Creek by Louis L'Amour 6/13/24
2. June is Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features a cat, has a cat on the cover, or has the word "cat" in the title.
Four-Alarm Homicide starring Sawdust by Diane Kelly 6/2/24
3. June 11 is National Children's Day: Read a book that features children in it or on the cover.
Allergic by Megan Wagner Lloyd 6/7/24
4. June 20 is the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere: Read a book that has a long title (six or more words).
Death, Taxes, and a Skinny No-Whip Latte by Diane Kelly 6/11/24
5. June 27 is National Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover or "hand" in the title.
Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams 6/3/24
June Mini Challenge5/5
1. June 1 is National Trails Day: Hit the trails and read a book in which someone travels (for work or for fun).
male MC is hiking the Appalachian Trail and female MC reaches him several times by car- The Trail to You & Me by Mandi Lynn Bell 16 June; 4 1/2☆
2. June is Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features a cat, has a cat on the cover, or has the word "cat" in the title.
cover- Much Ado about Nauticaling by Gabby Allan 9 June; 4☆
3. June 11 is National Children's Day: Read a book that features children in it or on the cover.
daughter of MCs- Sealed with Trust by Laura Scott 7 June; 4 1/2☆
4. June 20 is the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere: Read a book that has a long title (six or more words).
The Dog Who Knew Too Much by Krista Davis 6 June; 4 1/2☆
5. June 27 is National Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover or "hand" in the title.
Il grido della rosa (=The cry of the rose) by Alice Basso 12 June; 5☆
Alice's spot1. June 1 is National Trails Day: Hit the trails and read a book in which someone travels (for work or for fun). Diva by Daisy Goodwin
2. June is Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features a cat, has a cat on the cover, or has the word "cat" in the title. Public Anchovy #1: A Deep Dish Mystery by Mindy Quigley
3. June 11 is National Children's Day: Read a book that features children in it or on the cover. Murder on Lexington Avenue by Victoria Thompson
4. June 20 is the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere: Read a book that has a long title (six or more words). A Cat's Guide to Bonding with Dragons by Chris Behrsin
5. June 27 is National Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover or "hand" in the title. The Comfort of Ghosts by Jacqueline Winspear
Would college age kids work for national children's day or are they to old?
What I've come up with so far.National Trails Day: Skate Crime
Adopt a Cat Month and Hug Your Cat Day: Double Grudge Donuts
National Children's Day: Read a book that features children in it or on the cover.
Summer Solstice: I Heard a Fly Buzz When I Died
National Handshake Day: A Secondhand Murder
1. June 1 is National Trails Day: Hit the trails and read a book in which someone travels (for work or for fun). It Starts with Usby Colleen Hoover completed 6/19
2. June is Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features a cat, has a cat on the cover, or has the word "cat" in the title. Murders and Metaphors by Amanda Flower completed 6/9
3. June 11 is National Children's Day: Read a book that features children in it or on the cover. It Ends with Us by
Colleen Hoover completed 6/4
4. June 20 is the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere: Read a book that has a long title (six or more words). Home Is Where the Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose completed 6/12
5. June 27 is National Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover or "hand" in the title. Love, Tanya byTanya Burr completed 6/9
June 2024 Mini Challenge5/5 DONE
1. June 1 is National Trails Day: someone travels Warden Investigator Mike Bowditch flying roundtrip between Maine and Florida, driving hundreds of miles One Last Lie Paul Doiron 6/1
2. June is Adopt a Cat Month: cat on cover Elizabeth Spann Craig 6/9
3. June 11 is National Children's Day: features children -- The US First Family in a custody battle State of Grace Marie Force 6/6
4. June 20 is the Summer Solstice: long title The Family Fletcher Takes Rock Island Dana Alison Levy 6/5
5. June 27 is National Handshake Day: hands on cover Blood Challenge Eileen Wilks 6/6
June 2024 Mini Challenge0/5
1. June 1 is National Trails Day: Hit the trails and read a book in which someone travels (for work or for fun).
Death at the Trade Show
2. June is Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features a cat, has a cat on the cover, or has the word "cat" in the title.
Nacho Average Murder
3. June 11 is National Children's Day: Read a book that features children in it or on the cover.
Chutes and Ladder
4. June 20 is the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere: Read a book that has a long title (six or more words).
The Burning Issue of the Day
5. June 27 is National Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover or "hand" in the title.
A Body on the Doorstep
Is one child okay or should there be more than one?
JUNE 2024 MINIBooks Read : 5/5
✔️ 1. June 1 is National Trails Day: Hit the trails and read a book in which someone travels (for work or for fun).
Again, But Better by Christine Riccio
✔️ 2. June is Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features a cat, has a cat on the cover, or has the word "cat" in the title.
If Cats Disappeared From the World by Genki Kawamura
✔️ 3. June 11 is National Children's Day: Read a book that features children in it or on the cover.
Guts by Raina Telgemeier
✔️ 4. June 20 is the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere: Read a book that has a long title (six or more words).
Welcome to the Hyunam Dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-reum
✔️ 5. June 27 is National Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover or "hand" in the title.
Salted Caramel Dreams by Jackie Nastri Bardenwerper
June 2024 Mini Challenge4/4
2. June is Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features a cat, has a cat on the cover, or has the word "cat" in the title.
Six Cats a Slayin' by Miranda James -- 5★ -- 10/05/2024
3. June 11 is National Children's Day: Read a book that features children in it or on the cover.
Juniper Hill by Devney Perry -- Children - Drake, two months old, is one of the main characters in the book. -- 5★ -- 12/06/2024
4. June 20 is the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere: Read a book that has a long title (six or more words).
Two Parts Sugar, One Part Murder by Valerie Burns -- 5★ -- 9/06/2024
5. June 27 is National Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover or "hand" in the title.
Rising Dust by Fleur McDonald -- 5★ -- 22/06/2023
Mod
One is fine.
Unfortunately, I've failed this month - I only finished on 14/07. 1. June 1 is National Trails Day: Hit the trails and read a book in which someone travels (for work or for fun).
The Mimicking of Known Successes, Malka Ann Older - 06/06/24
The two MCs travel extensively around Jupiter, trying to solve a disappearance.
2. June is Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features a cat, has a cat on the cover, or has the word "cat" in the title.
By The Book, Liz Hedgecock – 18/06/24
Cat on the cover.
3. June 11 is National Children's Day: Read a book that features children in it or on the cover.
The Book Eaters, Sunyi Dean – 28/06/25
The MC has a five year old son, who she’s willing to do anything for.
4. June 20 is the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere: Read a book that has a long title (six or more words).
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Six Other Stories, F. Scott Fitzgerald - 14/07/24
5. June 27 is National Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover or "hand" in the title.
Some Desperate Glory, Emily Tesh – 02/07/24
Hands under the word Desperate.
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June 2024 Mini Challenge4/5
1. June 1 is National Trails Day: Hit the trails and read a book in which someone travels (for work or for fun).
Mending Mischief Kathryn Mykel 6/8/24
2. June is Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features a cat, has a cat on the cover, or has the word "cat" in the title.
Charles, the library cat
Eva Gates 6/4/243. June 11 is National Children's Day: Read a book that features children in it or on the cover.
Marshmallow Milkshakes and Missing Persons Mindy Killgrove 7/16/24 MC has 3 young nephews
4. June 20 is the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere: Read a book that has a long title (six or more words).
The Case of the Kantankerous Kite L.C. Richards 6/14/24
5. June 27 is National Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover or "hand" in the title.
Mini challengeJune 1-30 2024
1. June 1 is National Trails Day: Hit the trails and read a book in which someone travels (for work or for fun). Time travels
Hedgehogs are Everywhen by Eon de Beaumont 6/21/2024
2. June is Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that has a cat on the cover.
by Morgana Best 6/15/20243. June 11 is National Children's Day: Read a book that features children in it or on the cover.
Old Town in the Green Groves: Laura Ingalls Wilder's Lost Little House Years by Cynthia Rylant 6/27//2024
4. June 20 is the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere: Read a book that has a long title (six or more words).
5. June 27 is National Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover or "hand" in the title.
1. June 1 is National Trails Day: Hit the trails and read a book in which someone travels (for work or for fun).2. June is Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features a cat, has a cat on the cover, or has the word "cat" in the title.
3. June 11 is National Children's Day: Read a book that features children in it or on the cover.
4. June 20 is the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere: Read a book that has a long title (six or more words).
5. June 27 is National Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover or "hand" in the title
Fun! I’m In..1. June 1 is National Trails Day: Hit the trails and
> read a book in which someone travels (for work or for fun).
Quilt Maker's Gift by Jeff BrumbeauJeff Brumbeau
2. Read a book that features a cat, has a cat on the cover, or has the word "cat" in the title.
Rattles, the Barn Cat MisfitArlene White
3. June 11 is National Children's Day:
> Read a book that features children in it or on the cover.
4. June 20 is the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere:
> Read a book that has a long title (six or more words).
The Courage to Teach: Exploring the Inner Landscape of a Teachers Life
Parker J. Palmer
5. June 27 is National Handshake Day:
> Read a book with hands on the cover or "hand" in the title
1. June 1 is National Trails Day: Hit the trails and read a book in which someone travels (for work or for fun).2. June is Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features a cat, has a cat on the cover, or has the word "cat" in the title.
3. June 11 is National Children's Day: Read a book that features children in it or on the cover.
4. June 20 is the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere: Read a book that has a long title (six or more words).
5. June 27 is National Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover
06.13.24
I'm in!1. June 1 is National Trails Day: Hit the trails and read a book in which someone travels (for work or for fun).
6/10/242. June is Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features a cat, has a cat on the cover, or has the word "cat" in the title.
6/6/243. June 11 is National Children's Day: Read a book that features children in it or on the cover.
6/18/20244. June 20 is the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere: Read a book that has a long title (six or more words).
5. June 27 is National Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover or "hand" in the title.
6/11/24
***incomplete****1. June 1 is National Trails Day: Hit the trails and read a book in which someone travels (for work or for fun)-The Happy Ever After Playlist-6/11/24
2. June is Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features a cat, has a cat on the cover, or has the word "cat" in the title.
3. June 11 is National Children's Day: Read a book that features children in it or on the cover.
4. June 20 is the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere: Read a book that has a long title (six or more words).
**5. June 27 is National Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover or "hand" in the title-The Kidnapper's Accomplice-6/9/24
Finished :)June 2024 Mini Challenge
Duration: 1/6/24 - 30/6/24
4/4
1. June 1 is National Trails Day: Hit the trails and read a book in which someone travels (for work or for fun).
2. June is Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features a cat, has a cat on the cover, or has the word "cat" in the title.
3. June 11 is National Children's Day: Read a book that features children in it or on the cover.
4. June 20 is the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere: Read a book that has a long title (six or more words). Unfortunately I don't have more than a 5 word title for June
5. June 27 is National Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover or "hand" in the title.
Finished!June Mini Challenge
1. June 1 is National Trails Day: Hit the trails and read a book in which someone travels (for work or for fun).
male MC is hiking the Appalachian Trail and female MC reaches him several times by car- The Trail to You & Me by Mandi Lynn Bell 16 June; 4 1/2☆
2. June is Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features a cat, has a cat on the cover, or has the word "cat" in the title.
cover- Much Ado about Nauticaling by Gabby Allan 9 June; 4☆
3. June 11 is National Children's Day: Read a book that features children in it or on the cover.
daughter of MCs- Sealed with Trust by Laura Scott 7 June; 4 1/2☆
4. June 20 is the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere: Read a book that has a long title (six or more words).
The Dog Who Knew Too Much by Krista Davis 6 June; 4 1/2☆
5. June 27 is National Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover or "hand" in the title.
Il grido della rosa (=The cry of the rose) by Alice Basso 12 June; 5☆
Mod
And done!
message 13 completed. I can't remember the last time I actually finished one of these!
June 2024 Mini Challenge5/5 DONE
1. June 1 is National Trails Day: someone travels Warden Investigator Mike Bowditch flying roundtrip between Maine and Florida, driving hundreds of miles One Last Lie Paul Doiron 6/1
2. June is Adopt a Cat Month: cat on cover Elizabeth Spann Craig 6/9
3. June 11 is National Children's Day: features children -- The US First Family in a custody battle State of Grace Marie Force 6/6
4. June 20 is the Summer Solstice: long title The Family Fletcher Takes Rock Island Dana Alison Levy 6/5
5. June 27 is National Handshake Day: hands on cover Blood Challenge Eileen Wilks 6/6
June Mini5/5
1. June 1 is National Trails Day: Hit the trails and read a book in which someone travels (for work or for fun).
Mrs. Plansky's Revenge by Spencer Quinn 22/6 3.5★
2. June is Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features a cat, has a cat on the cover
The Broken Spine by Dorothy St. James 9/6 2.5★
3. June 11 is National Children's Day: Read a book that features children in it or on the cover.
Heidi by Johanna Spyri 11/6 4★
4. June 20 is the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere: Read a book that has a long title (six or more words).
The Seven Imperfect Rules of Elvira Carr by Frances Maynard 15/6 2.5★
5. June 27 is National Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover or "hand" in the title.
A Match for Papa by Maria Greene, Victoria Hinton, Donna Lea Simpson 7/6 3★
FinishedJune 2024 Mini Challenge
4/4
2. June is Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features a cat, has a cat on the cover, or has the word "cat" in the title.
Six Cats a Slayin' by Miranda James -- 5★ -- 10/05/2024
3. June 11 is National Children's Day: Read a book that features children in it or on the cover.
Juniper Hill by Devney Perry -- Children - Drake, two months old, is one of the main characters in the book. -- 5★ -- 12/06/2024
4. June 20 is the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere: Read a book that has a long title (six or more words).
Two Parts Sugar, One Part Murder by Valerie Burns -- 5★ -- 9/06/2024
5. June 27 is National Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover or "hand" in the title.
Rising Dust by Fleur McDonald -- 5★ -- 22/06/2023
Finished:)June 2024 Mini Challenge
5/5
1. A character travels.
2. Cat on the cover.
3. Children in it.
4. Six or more words in title.
5. Hands on the cover.
Here it goes June Mini Challenge1. Hit the trails and read a book in somebody travels (for work or for fun) - The Coast to Coast Murders - James Patterson
2. Read a book that features a cat, has a cat on the cover, or has the word "cat" in the title - Cat Nap - Claire Donally
3. Read a book that features children in it or on the cover - Anne of Green Gables - L. M. Montgomery
4. Read a book that has a long title (six or more letters) - How to Fine Love in a Bookshop - Veronica Henry
5. Read a book with hands on the or "hand" in the title - The Diabolical Bones -Bella Ellis
FINISHED3/5
Mini challenge
June 1-30 2024
1. June 1 is National Trails Day: Hit the trails and read a book in which someone travels (for work or for fun). Time travels
Hedgehogs are Everywhen by Eon de Beaumont 6/21/2024
2. June is Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that has a cat on the cover.
by Morgana Best 6/15/20243. June 11 is National Children's Day: Read a book that features children in it or on the cover.
Old Town in the Green Groves: Laura Ingalls Wilder's Lost Little House Years by Cynthia Rylant 6/27//2024
4. June 20 is the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere: Read a book that has a long title (six or more words).
5. June 27 is National Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover or "hand" in the title.
Mod
June 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024
Done
1.- National Trails Day: Mind Changer by James White (07/06/2024 - ★★★★☆)
2.- Adopt a Cat Month / Hug Your Cat Day: Homecoming and Homicide by Kathi Daley (05/06/2024 - ★★★★☆)
3.- National Children's Day: Hippity Hoppity Homicide by Kathi Daley (08/06/2024 - ★★★☆)
4.- Summer Solstice: The Line Between Here and Gone by Andrea Kane (17/06/2024 - ★★★★)
5.- National Handshake Day: The Gargoyle Gets His Girl by Kristen Painter (04/06/2024 - ★★★☆)
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Cozy Mysteries
Books mentioned in this topic
Marshmallow Milkshakes and Missing Persons (other topics)Some Desperate Glory (other topics)
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Six Other Stories (other topics)
Homecoming and Homicide (other topics)
The Gargoyle Gets His Girl (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Mindy Killgrove (other topics)Andrea Kane (other topics)
Kristen Painter (other topics)
Wrath James White (other topics)
Kathi Daley (other topics)
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RULES
** Books DO NOT all have to be mysteries. You can use any genres.
** A book can be used only once for this challenge, but can be used for other challenges (Seasonal, World Trip, Ultimate, etc.).
** You DO NOT have to choose books in advance, and can change your mind at any time if you do.
** Do as many as you are able and have fun!
1. June 1 is National Trails Day: Hit the trails and read a book in which someone travels (for work or for fun).
2. June is Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features a cat, has a cat on the cover, or has the word "cat" in the title.
3. June 11 is National Children's Day: Read a book that features children in it or on the cover.
4. June 20 is the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere: Read a book that has a long title (six or more words).
5. June 27 is National Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover or "hand" in the title.
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